Job Description
Job Description: Safety Engineer - Machine/Equipment
Location: Jagiroad, Assam
Years of Experience: 8 to 12 Years
1. Key Responsibilities
A. Machine Safety & Risk Assessment
Develop and implement Machine & Equipment Safety Programs for all fabrication tools, utilities systems, robotics, automation and support equipment.
Perform machine risk assessments, HIRA, JSA and support design safety reviews for new equipment.
Ensure equipment compliance with relevant safety standards such as SEMI S2/S8/S10, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC standards, NFPA and applicable local regulations.
Evaluate machine guarding, interlocks, safety PLCs, sensors, LOTO points and emergency stop functions during installation and commissioning.
Review and verify machine safety documents including SOPs, Tool Safety Checklists and OEM-provided safety certifications.
Collaborate with tool suppliers to ensure all safety controls, interlocks and shielding meet required standards before tool acceptance.
B. Commissioning & Change Management
Provide safety oversight during tool installation, testing, commissioning and operational validation.
Participate in MOC (Management of Change) reviews for modifications, upgrades, or relocation of equipment.
Verify equipment safety before release for production.
C. Audits, Compliance & Documentation
Conduct internal machine safety audits; support external audits (regulatory, customer, ISO etc).
Ensure compliance with The OSH Code 2020, The Factories Act 1948, Indian Electricity Rules, machine guarding guidelines and other statutory requirements.
Maintain documentation such as Risk Assessments, Inspection Checklists, Incident Reports and equipment safety records.
D. Training & Incident Response
Conduct training for engineers, operators, and maintenance staff on machine safeguarding, Lockout–Tagout (LOTO), Safe maintenance/repair, Electrical and mechanical safety etc.
Lead and support incident investigations related to machine operations or equipment failures.
E. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Projects, Operations, Maintenance and OEM vendors to ensure safety is embedded from procurement through operation.
Provide safety inputs during equipment selection and procurement.
2. Required Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of machine guarding, interlocks, safety PLCs, robotics/automation safety, LOTO, and mechanical/electrical risk controls.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance safety.
Familiarity with cleanroom operations and high-precision equipment handling is an advantage.
Ability to understand engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, safety circuits, control logic, and tool layouts.
Strong communication, documentation and leadership skills.
3. Preferred Background
Experience in automobile or electronics manufacturing, industrial equipment manufacturing, heavy engineering, robotics/automation or semiconductor tools.
Exposure to greenfield project safety, equipment installations and complex automation systems.
Knowledge of international safety standards (SEMI, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC, NFPA, OSHA).
Location: Jagiroad, Assam
Years of Experience: 8 to 12 Years
1. Key Responsibilities
A. Machine Safety & Risk Assessment
Develop and implement Machine & Equipment Safety Programs for all fabrication tools, utilities systems, robotics, automation and support equipment.
Perform machine risk assessments, HIRA, JSA and support design safety reviews for new equipment.
Ensure equipment compliance with relevant safety standards such as SEMI S2/S8/S10, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC standards, NFPA and applicable local regulations.
Evaluate machine guarding, interlocks, safety PLCs, sensors, LOTO points and emergency stop functions during installation and commissioning.
Review and verify machine safety documents including SOPs, Tool Safety Checklists and OEM-provided safety certifications.
Collaborate with tool suppliers to ensure all safety controls, interlocks and shielding meet required standards before tool acceptance.
B. Commissioning & Change Management
Provide safety oversight during tool installation, testing, commissioning and operational validation.
Participate in MOC (Management of Change) reviews for modifications, upgrades, or relocation of equipment.
Verify equipment safety before release for production.
C. Audits, Compliance & Documentation
Conduct internal machine safety audits; support external audits (regulatory, customer, ISO etc).
Ensure compliance with The OSH Code 2020, The Factories Act 1948, Indian Electricity Rules, machine guarding guidelines and other statutory requirements.
Maintain documentation such as Risk Assessments, Inspection Checklists, Incident Reports and equipment safety records.
D. Training & Incident Response
Conduct training for engineers, operators, and maintenance staff on machine safeguarding, Lockout–Tagout (LOTO), Safe maintenance/repair, Electrical and mechanical safety etc.
Lead and support incident investigations related to machine operations or equipment failures.
E. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Projects, Operations, Maintenance and OEM vendors to ensure safety is embedded from procurement through operation.
Provide safety inputs during equipment selection and procurement.
2. Required Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of machine guarding, interlocks, safety PLCs, robotics/automation safety, LOTO, and mechanical/electrical risk controls.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance safety.
Familiarity with cleanroom operations and high-precision equipment handling is an advantage.
Ability to understand engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, safety circuits, control logic, and tool layouts.
Strong communication, documentation and leadership skills.
3. Preferred Background
Experience in automobile or electronics manufacturing, industrial equipment manufacturing, heavy engineering, robotics/automation or semiconductor tools.
Exposure to greenfield project safety, equipment installations and complex automation systems.
Knowledge of international safety standards (SEMI, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC, NFPA, OSHA).
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